Nexstar Media Group/$NXST
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About Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Pending approval, Nexstar's merger with Tegna would bring Nexstar's station total to 259 in 133 markets, reaching 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
Ticker
$NXST
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
Employees
12,389
Headquarters
Website
NXST Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$6B
10.25
$19.36
1.00
$7.27
3.75%
Price and volume
Market cap
$6B
Beta
1
52-week high
$223.36
52-week low
$141.66
Average daily volume
277K
Dividend rate
$7.27
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.689
Quick ratio
1.526
Long term debt to equity
289.229
Total debt to equity
295.789
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
34.70%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.01%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,713
Gross margin (TTM)
58.62%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.93%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.27%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
29.56%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$430,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.68%
Return on equity (TTM)
26.37%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
10.247
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.154
Price to book
2.67
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-1.12
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.894
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
20.43%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
40.541
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.66%
Forward dividend yield
3.75%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.55%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
53.49%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.05%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
21.29%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.56%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
22.83%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
30.43%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
26.44%
What the Analysts think about NXST
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Nexstar Media Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
The Tegna acquisition is projected to deliver about $300 million in annual cost savings and revenue synergies, bolstering Nexstar’s profitability profile post-close. (Reuters)
By expanding into nine of the top ten U.S. TV markets and covering 80% of households, the combined Nexstar-Tegna entity will secure enhanced leverage in advertising and retransmission consent negotiations. (Reuters)
Recent legal developments—such as the appeals court’s overturning of the FCC’s “Top Four” rule—along with a permissive FCC stance, increase the likelihood of regulatory approval for Nexstar’s consolidation strategy. (Reuters)
Regulatory uncertainty has intensified after the U.S. Department of Justice requested additional documents on Nexstar’s proposed $3.54 billion Tegna acquisition, delaying deal closure and extending legal risk. (Reuters)
The Federal Communications Commission has yet to decide whether to lift the 39% national TV ownership cap, creating the potential for the Tegna merger to be blocked under current rules. (Reuters)
Nexstar faces a $125 million termination fee if regulators block the Tegna deal, imposing significant financial risk amid ongoing scrutiny. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Nexstar Media Group stock?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a market cap of $6B as of November 06, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock is 10.25 as of November 06, 2025.
Does Nexstar Media Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 06, 2025, the dividend rate is $7.27 and the yield is 3.75%. Nexstar Media Group has a payout ratio of 34.7% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Nexstar Media Group dividend payment date?
The next Nexstar Media Group (NXST) dividend payment is scheduled for November 26, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Nexstar Media Group?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a beta rating of 1. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.